F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of resident abuse (when staff
intentionally prevents a resident from having contact with friends, family, or others) by facility staff was
reported to the State Survey Agency (SSA) immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation
was made for one of three sampled residents.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in a delay in the abuse allegation investigation.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included schizophrenia (a chronic mental
illness that affects how people think, feel, and behave) and anxiety (a condition in which a person has
excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness).
During a review of Resident 1' s Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 10/04/2024,
the MDS indicated Resident 1 was severely impaired in cognition (the process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the senses) with skills required for daily decision making.
The MDS indicated Resident 1 required setup or clean-up assistance with eating, and supervision with
personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 1's Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation Report (SBAR, a
communication tool used by healthcare workers when there is a change of condition among the residents),
dated 12/11/2024, the report indicated it was reported that Resident 1 was locked inside the family room.
The report indicated staff assessed the resident's psychosocial wellbeing related to the allegation;
physician made aware with order for psychologist consultation.
During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan for Psychosocial Well-being, initiated 12/11/2024, the care plan
indicated there was an allegation of isolation. The care plan indicated a goal that the resident will be able to
interact with family, and other residents or staff daily. The care plan indicated an intervention to have a
psychology consult and follow up.
During a concurrent observation and interview in the Station Two Hallway, on 12/10/2024 at 11:30 a.m.,
observed Social Services Assistant (SSA) hand surveyor a piece of folded up paper. The paper indicated
that the Director of Nursing (DON) locked Resident 1 in the family room, it happened in the afternoon and
was witnessed by Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1). The SSA stated on 12/9/2024 at
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
056031
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056031
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunland Post Acute
8647 Fenwick Street.
Sunland, CA 91040
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
around 1 p.m., a CNA reported to her on the phone that the DON locked Resident 1 in the family room
because the resident was yelling. The SSA stated she did not know what day the alleged incident occurred.
When asked who reported the alleged incident, the SSA stated she would not tell the name of the CNA
(unnamed CNA).
During a second interview with the SSA on 12/10/2024 at 11:50 a.m., she (SSA) stated the unnamed CNA
told her that the incident had occurred after they had left the facility at 4:30 p.m. The SSA stated it
happened after 4:30 p.m. but before dinner at 5:00 p.m. The SSA stated she (SSA) did not know what day
of the week it was. The SSA stated she (SSA) thought this was abuse and should be reported right away.
The SSA stated the Administrator (ADM) is the first person they are required to notify. The SSA stated the
ADM was busy and she did not tell the ADM because she (SSA) was not present during the alleged
incident and did not witness it.
During an interview and record review with the ADM on 12/11/24 with 2:26 p.m., reviewed the facility's
policy and procedure Abuse Prevention/Investigation/Reporting and Resolution. The ADM stated an
allegation of abuse should be reported to the Department of Public Health no later than two hours. The
AADM stated the SSA notified her (ADM) that the unnamed CNA notified the SSA of the alleged abuse
incident on 12/10/2024 (Adm did not indicate the time). The ADM stated the process is to report any
alleged abuse to the ADM immediately. The ADM stated the SSA and the unnamed CNA should have
reported the alleged incident to the ADM immediately as soon as they were aware of the alleged incident
so that they could report timely to the Department of Public Health.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Abuse Prevention/Investigation/Reporting and
Resolution, last reviewed 2/29/2024, the policy indicated any mandated reporter who, in his or her
professional capacity, or within the scope of his or her employment, has observed or has knowledge of an
incident that reasonably appears to be physical abuse, abandonment, abduction, isolation, financial abuse,
or neglect, or reasonably suspects that abuse, shall report the known or suspected instance of abuse as
follows:
All alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, will be reported by the facility
Administrator, or his/her designee, to the State licensing/certification agency responsible for
surveying/licensing the facility. The policy indicated abuse will be reported immediately, but later than two
(2) hours if the alleged violation involves abuse.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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